FAR 52.217-6 - Option for Increased Quantity

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Prescribed in 17.208(d)
Effective Date:	1 March 1989
Clause or Provision:	Clause
Provision or Clause Number:	52.217-6 - Option for Increased Quantity
Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract:
Required:
Applicable:	Fixed Price, Supply; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Fixed Price, Service; Indefinite Delivery; Transportation
Optional:	Utility Services; Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase); Facilities; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Fixed Price, Construction; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Service
Subject:	Options
ProcurementType:
Contract Threshold:
Prescription Overview:	Prescription (d) Insert a clause substantially the same as the clause at 52.217-6, Option for Increased Quantity, in solicitations and contracts, other than those for services, when the inclusion of an option is appropriate (see 17.200 and 17.202) and the option quantity is expressed as a percentage of the basic contract quantity or as an additional quantity of a specific line item.
Clause Overview:	Clause The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within [insert in the clause the period of time in which the Contracting Officer has to exercise the option]. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.
Important Notes/Requirements:
Subcontract Threshold:
Incorporated by Reference:	Yes
Uniform Contract Format:	I
Editor:	Marshall

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